Don’t Look Up – A darkly comedic, satirical take on science, politics, and human denial

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Don’t Look Up was a film I had been looking forward to for a while. When Netflix announced its release—especially with a star-studded cast like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, and Jonah Hill—I was all in. Did it completely meet my expectations? Not entirely. But is it worth watching? Absolutely.The movie tells the story of two scientists who discover a massive asteroid heading straight for Earth—an extinction-level event. But what’s more terrifying than the asteroid itself is the world’s reaction to it. Or rather, the lack of one. The scientists desperately try to warn everyone—”An object is approaching!”—but they’re met with denial, apathy, spin, and distraction. Even world leaders seem more concerned with public image than planetary survival.Sure, this might sound like a typical disaster movie, but Don’t Look Up is much more than that. It’s a sharp, satirical critique of how we, as a society, respond to science, truth, and existential threats—especially in a world dominated by social media, political spin, and entertainment obsession.Some scenes feel over-the-top or downright absurd—but that’s exactly the point. The absurdity is intentional. It forces us to laugh while simultaneously realizing how frighteningly close it is to our own reality. It’s like holding up a mirror and realizing… “oh no, this is us.”Beyond the humor and drama, this film is steeped in science fiction and commentary on future technologies, showing just how powerless we can be even in an age of advanced tech—when collective will and basic reason are absent. The scientists’ frustration mirrors the real-world challenges of communicating urgent scientific truths in a world that’s often too distracted to care.My advice? Watch it with an open mind. It runs a bit over two hours, and yes, it can feel a bit chaotic or exaggerated. But that’s what makes it so powerful. It’s not just about an asteroid—it’s about us.If you enjoy films that blend satire, science fiction, and social commentary, this one is absolutely worth your time. Watch it, absorb the message—and then come back and tell me what you think. Because Don’t Look Up isn’t just a movie… it’s a wake-up call.

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